We highlight the essential comedy movies directed by Mel Brooks, including Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, and Young ...

Summer is here, bringing with it some hot and muggy weather. It’s a great time of year to find a nice, air-conditioned ...

Mel Brooks has a goal in life. It’s to be funny and make people laugh. In his book, “All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business,’ he wrote, “Comedy is a very powerful component of life. It has ...

Melvin James Brooks (né Kaminsky; born June 28, 1926) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and songwriter. With a career spanning over seven decades, ...

Brooks went on to push the boundaries of comedy with Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), Silent Movie (1976), High Anxiety (1977) and the History of the World: Part I (1981). Then there ...

He also appeared in films like “Barbarella” and Mel Brooks’ “Silent Movie.” He became an Officer of the Legion of Honor in France, the highest order of merit in the country, in 1986.

Mel Brooks’ Wild 1974 Comedy Nearly Fell Apart Thanks to a Vomiting Star originally appeared on Parade. Mel Brooks ’ satirical Western comedy, Blazing Saddles, cemented its place in the pop culture ...

Mel Brooks, who turns 99 on June 28, is the genius behind classics including 'Blazing Saddles,' 'The Producers' and 'Young ...

'Spaceballs' returns for a sequel with Mel Brooks, 98, as Yogurt. Will Barf make a cameo? Brooks wrote, directed and played two roles in 1987's 'Star Wars' spoof 'Spaceballs' with John Candy as Barf.

The Schwartz will be with us again. Mel Brooks will reprise his “Spaceballs” role as Yogurt in the upcoming sequel to the hit 1987 “Star Wars” spoof that will be released in theaters. The ...